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Well the e-brake button on the wife's NB, broke off so I have to replace the whole assembly and I'm going to remove the center arm rest, as I do not like it. I will be re-installing a '98 center console in it instead.
I'm sure we all know what the e-brake does.
Now this DIY has multiple applications as the center console must be removed to perform the following repairs...
1) To get access the Blend Door
2) Adjust the E-Brake Cables
3) Replace the E-Brake Switch
4) Add/Remove the Center Arm Rest
5) Replace the E-Brake Assembly
DISCLAIMER: The author(s) assume that you (the reader) are reasonably capable with the automotive tools necessary to get the job accomplished, which means that you understand that a hack saw or cutting torch are not the right tools and are smart enough to know not to try to blame or post ranting about anyone else if something goes horribly wrong. AGREED?
These instructions were developed using the following NB - 2000 1.8T liter 5 speed
According to eBahn-Bentley the interior layout changed after January 2001, so if your NB has a manufacture date after 01/2001, then some or all of the center console removal pics may be incorrect for you.
As always, just remember to offer a simple thank you and credit to the original author (D2Beetle) when you tell all of your NB friends!!
ITEMS NEEDED: An automotive manual; I have the eBahn Bentley DVD. I also used a large cardboard box placed on the ground to put my console pieces on as I removed them, so I would not damage any inadvertently; then I would poke the screws through the cardboard next to the part that was removed so I would know that those screws were for that part and I would not loose any.
SPECIAL TOOLS: None needed.
CAUTIONS: It is not necessary to disconnect the the battery for this project; however if this is a step in a larger project you might want to. Be careful with all plastic, it will be brittle. If something does not move look for the screw(s) that you missed?
So let’s begin...
I'm sure we all know what the e-brake does.
Now this DIY has multiple applications as the center console must be removed to perform the following repairs...
1) To get access the Blend Door
2) Adjust the E-Brake Cables
3) Replace the E-Brake Switch
4) Add/Remove the Center Arm Rest
5) Replace the E-Brake Assembly
DISCLAIMER: The author(s) assume that you (the reader) are reasonably capable with the automotive tools necessary to get the job accomplished, which means that you understand that a hack saw or cutting torch are not the right tools and are smart enough to know not to try to blame or post ranting about anyone else if something goes horribly wrong. AGREED?
These instructions were developed using the following NB - 2000 1.8T liter 5 speed
According to eBahn-Bentley the interior layout changed after January 2001, so if your NB has a manufacture date after 01/2001, then some or all of the center console removal pics may be incorrect for you.
As always, just remember to offer a simple thank you and credit to the original author (D2Beetle) when you tell all of your NB friends!!
ITEMS NEEDED: An automotive manual; I have the eBahn Bentley DVD. I also used a large cardboard box placed on the ground to put my console pieces on as I removed them, so I would not damage any inadvertently; then I would poke the screws through the cardboard next to the part that was removed so I would know that those screws were for that part and I would not loose any.
SPECIAL TOOLS: None needed.
CAUTIONS: It is not necessary to disconnect the the battery for this project; however if this is a step in a larger project you might want to. Be careful with all plastic, it will be brittle. If something does not move look for the screw(s) that you missed?
So let’s begin...